Crazy Way they Produce Billion of Matches Every Year
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2023
- In this episode on Tekniq, we realize how one of the most commonly used commodities in everyday households, the matchstick, is produced from scratch in one of the busiest factories.
30 seconds in , The way this guy is using a band saw , gives me chills all over
You can tell he’s the new guy….still has two arms.
Yeah so extremely close😅
Notice he is not wearing shoes so he won't slip straight into the saw. Wtf did I just see?
0:29 to be exact, and omg my stomach turned in knots when i saw that.
Safety first is obviously not even safety second in this place. I'd be fired before I even started.
I’ll bet $1,000 the only fire suppression equipment is Jamal standing by with a garden hose…
Kumar, not Jamal. Jamals don't work.
You forgot sanjay patel
@@HansZarkovPhDActually he got his US citizenship, he's now a neuro surgeon in Sacramento.
Look at 6:27, u owe me $1,000 now :))
@@spaceframe123 Damn, you right. What you gonna do with your 1000$?
Their comfort level around that saw gives me anxiety.
ha me too I cut the top of my thumb off with one of those every time I see one it gives me chills
when one of the finished matches catches fire they're all done for. I think the saw is the least of their concerns.
At 8:00 you see a Heidelberg press being used to print the box wrappers. The LAST press was manufactured in 1985, meaning at BEST, the press we saw printing would be 39 years old.
You sure it wasn't 1895 ?
it was originally used to print checks or early notes .. alot of them have been modified to print other things .
That's young in the world of machining. Many tools used today are close to 100 years old.
Heidelberg still produce printing presses today.
Maybe that particular press is old but Heidelberg are still a big name in Sheetfed Offset Print.
2:03 i like this guy, gets to chill on top of a match stack and just throw matches around
This is my dream job! :D
Hard on the knees.. try sitting like that for a full shift. No thanks.
I'm not even sure what his function is, maybe to keep the stack from getting pointy in the middle under the chute?
@@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid I'm pretty sure he doesn't need to be in any particular position, for all the company cares he could be laying down, as long as he's able to move the matches to where it's supposed to be I don't see really why he wouldn't be allowed to do it whatever way he wants
@@Raiom. Agreed no one says he *can't* do it another way. But I think he's doing it in the most practical way, to stay balanced on a pile of matchsticks while holding a tray out and tossing.
Unless you're used to it that would make a man's knees sore as hell.
@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid Yep, but I think just sitting with your legs crossed would be a more comfortable position and still allow similar arm mobility and general stability, he's probably switching his sitting position quite regularly throughout the day. But no matter how he sits... I wouldn't wanna be sitting in a pile of sticks while moving more sticks for an entire shift, it's surely either bad or boring or both no matter what haha
Company's fire management:
Step 1: RUN!!!
One tree can make a million match’s, one match can destroy a million trees
Huh so a tree can destroy a trillion trees, lets get rid of them boizz
So true...
Yes it can happen!
1 man can eat a million ants, but a million ants can eat a man.
?
So many matches laying around. One goes off and the whole factory goes in flames.
and How! XD
good thing then these are safety matches
I was thinking how bad it would be if a spark one at the end of the dry stage. It's be all the way to the separating grid in less than a minute. And it would be nothing but a white blue flash.
There dont seem to be many after they receive their red head.
thats obviously the most dangerous stage.
The ones falling, most, are caught (the guys getting them positioned right). Checking the floor where i can see, i dont see many laying about. They probably have 1 or more guys picking up fallen ones from the floor.
Also the guy at the machine that proportions the amount of phosporus for each batch, is wiping the splatters off the machine with a cloth. Part of that is because the machine will clog up at some point, bc it solidifies rather fast. Another reason ofc is danger of it being where its not supposed to be.
Id rather not work there. But if there is no other choice to live, then people have to.
I wonder how they do it here in NL. Probably a lot more safety regulations. found a video from the 70ies, which was the last dutch factory of the time. Not dissimilar proces to this, but cleaner.
Edit: The head is actually potassiumchlorate (KClO3) and sulfur. KClO3 is an oxygen donor.
The red phosporus is printed on the boxes to strike and ignite the match.
Safety matches, no worry
That looks insanely dangerous.
They were wearing safety sandals!
I can't wear "open toe" shoes to work because I might... drop a cardboard box on my toe? But at a match factory? It's cool.
Looks insanely sexy
breathing is also dangerous or drinking water too.
@@sultanmehmoodghaznavi6312 if you compare the percent of fatalities among all the people who breathe who die from breathing to the percent of fatalities among all the people who work in match factories who die from working in match factories, I think you’ll realize how specious your comment is.
Guy goes outside to the break area with co-workers to have a cig: “Anybody got a light?” They start checking their pockets, patting themselves down. Look at each other. “Nope! Not me!”
Everyday the fun would never end
I seriously doubt smoking is allowed anywhere near that factory.
When ever you’re feeling shitty about your job just remember you could be making matches in Kandahar
I bet they're less miserable than you
Except there's a problem with that. Never compare yourself or your life to another. What may be easy for one may be difficult for the next. Just because this job may suck, doesn't mean my job can't suck. People like you create such a toxic environment. You obviously don't stop and actually think about the shit you say which is quite sad.
@@StealingTealPeelsI’m the one being toxic? Take it easy pal it’s was just a joke
@@StealingTealPeels loser
@@StealingTealPeels I’m pretty sure your job sucks too.
Lets just be thankful there's no 5 year olds painting the matches red
They were given the day off when they filmed video.
@@Patco11😂😂😂😂❤🎉
They're on a smoke break
@@Patco11probably right behind the camera where you can't see them sweeping the floor
Dude at the bandsaw made me cringe (watch that left hand). Use a pushblock. Cheaper than losing a finger.
Amazing video - well shot, picturised and edited. It conveys everything without dialogue. Well done. Amazing to watch the process.
And best of all no funny music in the background!!!!!!
Great video.
Oh Lordy. No safety concerns there. No sir. None.
That sign in the office will attest to that; ‘No accidents in ____ minutes’
the simplest of items has the most massive industrialization process. Wow. Impressive.
My hat goes off to all the people who created those machines.
I'm impressed with the manufacturing process but I'm more in awe of the machinery and the brilliant people who designed it.
THIS PROCESS & EQUIPMENT INVENTORS WERE " SWEDISH MATCH AB, THAN JAPANESE COPIED THESE MACHINES.
It's the multiplier effect of manufacturing. One factory makes the matches. Other factories make the machines for that factory.
What did the match say to the cigarette? My hat goes off to you!
Europeans are responsible for all of modernity
The most amazing part to me is how all of the tiny matchsticks are oriented the same way
10:57
Nahh some where upside down 😂😂😂😂
Yeah true that ! Reminds me of Trump supporters...
@@SteffenLachelehe rlly does live in y’all’s minds, no wonder they call it a syndrome
@@SteffenLacheleproper orientations? That's not an insult to the sane population.
when arsonists dream
Under rated comment 🫡
You mean arsonists wet dream
We dream of thing on fire not the production of matches in sweatshops.
@@known3617Submitted an anonymous tip, thanks 😊
OSHA would have a field day with all those safety violations. I wish the companies that hire these hard-working people would provide more safety equipment and procedures.
You don't need procedures, you need to eliminate the hazard. No sense in blaming the person for losing a hand, use a machine that won't sever limbs.
But those cost more money 😬
@jamess1787 I have been a safety manager for part of my life. Everything in life has procedures from knowing how to use scissors to running a printing press.
I winced in shock at the beginning when he was pushing wood through the bandsaw! It’s only a matter of time … 😳🩸 🩸🩸
That's probably why manufacturing is virtually non-existent in North America now.
@@BLDRUNNER81
Your goal was to create a framework to fire people for doing things they were unsafe. For when people are blatantly being stupid: absolutely.
When it comes to exposed belts, blades or hazardous machinery: it's quite simple. You don't need a bunch of bureaucracy and paperwork that HR can use to justify letting someone go: you just need to "eliminate the hazard".
Someone doing something unsafe with a disk grinder: sure, write somewhere not to take the guard off, or better yet: make it impossible to remove the guard (replace the bolt with a "tamper-proof" one)
The creation of all the machinery is mind-blowing.
the crazy thing , I don't see any fire protection equipment through that building
They don’t make fire
7:51. Fire extinguisher on the back wall
@@christophergates5546Oh hallelujah. Thank goodness for that lol
No hearing protection either.
Probably somewhere with all the safety guards and emergency stop buttons.
Amazing and very satisfying video. Who would think that the lowly match we take for granted needs so much machinery and manpower to be produced ! The lack of regard for safety is baffling.... the guy operating the bandsaw at the beginning is all but begging to lose a hand. Of course he knows what he is doing, but shit will happen 😮
Was that the guy who was barefoot? lol
@@reizig Yes. He comes within inches of the saw. Makes me cringe to see it. I guess safety is hardly ever a concern in many Asian countries.
@@ChrisBreemer Match we take for granted? LOL. Dude, it's 2023. Nobody uses matches anymore. Now lighters, THOSE we take for granted.
@@SergeantExtremeSorry to disappoint but I still use matches.
@@SergeantExtreme Nobody uses matches anymore ? You better go and tell these guys. They won't be happy.
Potentially every match starts a fire around the world that keeps people warm and allows people to cook. Quite amazing.
This is a place where you wouldn’t mind working in the mail room.
The complete lack of proper Personnel Protective Equipment is most worrying.
yup .. thank osha for offshoring all the jobs that once were here.
@@moman19701 Is life cheaper offshore?
I don’t worry
@@mike160543Well you got less safety equipment to buy, you don't have employees spending more time on health committees instead of working......
@@mike160543 yes it actually is. while some wanna say life has no price for legal reasons it has to have one. called value of preventing a fatality (VPF), and some other names. in the USA this cost ranges from 7 to 11 million. if you get a factory accident in the USA for a big brand that was using unsafe practices that is a expensive settlement for the company.
if one of this guys dies they give a couple thousands USD to the family and call it a day in the best cases. in other they dont give shit and just hire a new guy next day.
this is why for companies killing people is just a money problem.
Has anyone seen how they make needles? It's even more fascinating. They cut wire into needle length and they boil them together like crazy.
Then those cut wires poke each other and needle holes are made and ends are sharpened!
Где -то вдалеке заплакал инженер по технике безопасности. Технологии 60-годов прошлого столетия, 30 % продукции брак.
Es sorprendente que una pequeña caja con cerillos lleve tanto arduo trabajo, y las condiciones en que estan expuestos los trabajadores, ya que manejan polvora, madera y carton que son fáciles de incendio. Un afectuoso saludo a todos los trabajadores , desde méxico
No Mexico
Pakistan
See clothes
Mas sorprendente es como se matan en tu pais, eso es terrible.
I struck a stick match a few days ago and wondered...how was this match made? And today, this documentary pops up on my screen. Making me happy.
That's Google Algorithms, it can read minds.
You mean a matchstick
@@scouseaussie1638Oh give poor old Bruce a break!!! lol Stick match. I love it lol
That’s creepy
It knows what you want
They were manufacturing matches with the same machinery in the USA over 130 years ago. This is amazing to watch.
Most of these machines would not have existed. The technique would have been similar.
looks like some factory owner family in the u.s sold all this stuff to whatever country that is...typical of american manufacturing..they sold everything and took the money and ran....
Most of these machines are left from the British or some other more modern countries time there.
@@joemama9098 This is true... also, I learned back in university when studying mechanical engineering that, certainly in the steel industries, much of the plant in the UK was sold to developing nations whenever it was upgraded. So places like Pakistan, India, etc, have factories that still use old British equipment. They have a lot of more modern factories too, but they still do have places that operate the insane old technology.
i have seen only chinese letters on those equipments
I love every process they go thru. makes me appreciate all those small things around that we usually take for granted.
My favorite is "Calebration date " with Prime Minister signature on thermometer at 2:30
These people do their work. They don't complain.
Wish them safety and a happy life.
How do you know they don't complain? What's your problem? Are you an industrial boss, butt-hurt by worker complaints?
This is astonishing. So archaic, and yet so modern and effective.
Archaic but modern. Those are literally opposites.
@@jason_v12345 That's the astonishing part.
@@jbj27406 It's beautiful to watch to the untrained eyes. And I am not "trained" either. But it look likes they are losing a shitload of products for a single batch. Everything can be improved, they probably under cut the western factory so much that they don't have any room for operating infrastructure improvements.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Modern? You must be blind, every thing there is a safety hazard
This seemed so thorough, but I missed the part where the boxes got imprinted with the striking compound.
We frequently used these matches. They are extremely inexpensive and work like a charm. Thanks for your hard work.
سبحان الله العظيم الذي خلق الانسان وعلمه ما لم يعلم وسخر له كل الكون وكل المخلوقات لخدمته اللهم لك الحمد على نعمك التي لا تعد ولا تحصى🖒🖒💛💙💜💚🇲🇦🇲🇦
Taqqabal allah dikrallah akhi al karim
I realise how fortunate human beigs are to have skilled workers doing something so important for the world .Good job God bless you all.
for 3rd world world maybe. Whom use matches anymore? I played with that in 90s
I wouldn't say they have skill. They have endurance. Not skill.
These are factory workers, the only reason we have the term “skilled worker” is opposed to routine repetitive jobs that require minimal training like factory work.
this is all unskilled work
I don't know if its that important. Destroying trees to make matches... Seems wrong.
Look at those machines! Engineering genius!!!
"Celebration date, 2023" There was a celebration that this machine exists
If this factory was in UK - Health and Safety would have shut it down years ago! Lol. Can't believe the owners don't really care about the safety of their workers.
You'r wrong.
You might think this is Pakistan, but it's actually Bradford, UK.
Some are filmed in Luton as well.
@@horstmuller7512 Somehow I doubt it. By the packaging those matches were clearly destined for the Indian market, not the UK.
@@reddwarfer999I’m from Bradford and I confirm factory in Bradford
@@reddwarfer999Then why is the name brand in English (Olympia)?
Wouldn't the writing on the box be in Hindi or perhaps Arabic, if produced in or around the subcontinent?
@@MomMom4Cubs It literally says "mohsin match factory (pvt) ltd. peshawar" on the boxes
I checked this out to see how the matches were inserted upright on the conveyor belt. I watched and still don't know. The entire mind boggling process turns out something mundane, something we take for granted. Impressive.
Yeah, that part seems missing. It must be done by some machine that you can't see inside how it works.
Vibration table , each match has one end heavier than the other so you vibrate a table on an angle with some guard rails and the heavy end will make it’s way downward
@@HULLGRAFFITI Sure, I can imagine ways to do it, but the whole point of this video is to see it.
damn seeing a low labor cost factory always amaze me, because of the damn quantity of people working and the little taught in automation
Safety seems to be non existent in that factory/mill. That bare foot man with all those wood chips flying around gives me the creeps. Interesting video though.
Not to mention the saw at the beginning...
Wow that factory is loud! Also if there will be any fire it could escalate very quickly.
The boss told matches were out 30 years ago but they stayed and kept making match sticks until the end of time.
Imagine owning a factory that makes extremely flammable objects out of extremely flammable materials, then staffing that factory with walking workers comp claims...
¡Producción en masa entre lo arcaico y lo moderno! 😲
And there was me thinking Matchmakers was a sweet! Fasinating Video.
These machines looks so old, no computers and shits, but still do amazing job.
I feel like 1 days work should be enough matches to supply the entire world for 10 years
Passionnant! Extraordinaire! Fascinant! Excellent documentaire "no comment" très bien filmé. Bravo & surtout Merci!
Me imaginaba una maquinaria mas moderna pero igual esta esta espectacular.
This is what production looks like when labour is still cheap. I don't want to know how many of those workers are injured every month.
Complimenti per il video e per la grande capacità dell'uomo a conseguire risultati sorprendenti ! Un grazie e un cordiale saluto da Luciano il perugino (Italia)😀🍀🍀🍀
Fascinating, but also incredibly depressing that the factory can’t even spring for proper dust masks and all the other PPE and safety equipment that would be mandatory in other countries. It’s not right.
That's our good friend Capitalism at work
@@maninamerica2046 Because it's true
@@maninamerica2046
There is not a single place on Earth were morality is not replaced by capitalism
@@blidge8282 Tell us all about the great working conditions in North Korea. I'll wait.
@@generalkayoss7347 North Korea is not a capitalist state. Go back to bed.
Meist sind es unmenschliche Arbeitsverhältnisse, schlechte Bezahlung, unbezahlte Überstunden, Stress durch übermäßig-schnelle Akkordarbeit, eintönige Arbeiten, ununterbrochener Maschinenlärm, und einen Choleriker als Chef, lässt den Menschen nicht alt werden. Die Menschen die hier arbeiten müssen, sind nicht zu beneiden.
I was waiting for them to make a single match from an entire tree 🤣
انسجام تام في سير العمل بين مختلف مرافق التصنيع ،
بارك الله في هؤلاء ألرجال جميعا ،
( MOROCCO )
At various times I’ve used those types of matches and never once wondered how they are made.
Its a bit more automated in modern factories of the west. This is the low grade industrial factories but it does work.
this is captivating to watch
Good to see they are wearing their safety sandals, and their loose clothing around those machines shows how fashion conscience they are.
Oh yeah, and the safety squints will definitely protect their eyes from wood splinters!
Don't see much evidence of fire suppression in this very vulnerable factory with tons of flammable materials and lots of old electric equipment. A few small fire extinguishers here and there.
The label on the boxes says it all - 'Keep away from fire'
Que bueno saber el proceso de principio a fin de la producción de un artículo tan común como el fósforo o cerillo
Hopefully they maintain their sprinkler system often.
The double headed matches are my favs to find in the box. Wish they just made double headed matches as regular. For those who like to play with fire.
What's crazy about this is that none of the workers are wearing any ear protection.
Careful and very dangerous work, the slightest spark will cause disaster🤲... Even with traditional dress, the workers are doing an excellent job...👍👍🙏
yes, respect for these people! they are working in so "old style" environment.
Safety matches don't catch fire unless they come in contact with red phosphorus that is in the 'striker'.
I wish there was an explanation for how the matchsticks are held in place as they hang down on the conveyor.
... by SAAS -> Secret Advanced Antigravity System! 🤣
a wood magnet keeps them in place
They are in world of their own.
vacuum
Static electricity
Q: Got a match?
A: I haven't had a match since Superman died.
Can’t see anyone making these living past 50
Machines to do all these different aspects of manufacturing products always amaze me. Very interesting to watch how it all works but I worry about safety aspects in the process.
No Kidding! That guy with the bandsaw!!
@@bertspeggly4428 Very bad manufacturing system. 20% of the matches fall on the floor. They are wasted and could ignite by accident
ugfo jihs yfu
@@HowieZ-iw2jc translate to English please !
😱 💪. 👍 👏👏👏
Respect to all these hardworking men. People here in the UK have no idea who easy they have it.
You know there has got to be the guy that is like, "Guys, let's sing! 😃" 🤣
Cool factory, and such high safety standards.
It never ceases to blow me away how these processes are created.
with slave labor
I miss the "Strike Anywhere" matches. Who needs to carry a whole box of matches around just so you can have a striking surface?
Stupid and unsupervised children ruined that for many Americans, myself included. I used to love watching the old-timers down to the VFW pop a strike anywhere alight with their thumbnails!
Increible labor, mi repeto por su trabajo,
Nice to see so many with ear protections and also very safe looking environment.
I love all the OHS policy and procedures they have.
...musta missed that part...
They can't, they'd get undersold by competitors if they did. The ONLY way they can pay for safety is if you the consumer demand to pay more for matches made in safe factories and refuse to buy oens that aren't and are cheaper. Have you ever done that? No? Then you're the problem.
A printing machine from HEIDELBERG….a leading printer company in Germany……😮
Yes, Germany. A once great nation.
@@coloradostrong I love that word „once“….that is absolutely right……so sad 😞
🇧🇷 Simplesmente Espetacular!!!!!
بہت زیادہ محنت کرنے پڑتی ھے! زبردست
This is a factory closed in the US and exported for unsafe working conditions.
I don't get your point. US can make more safe and effective factory i guess. The only reason US don't do it is that it's not proficient than other factory or smth. Every nation have its own industrial development level. Before they themselves want it, nobody can force to upgrade the conditions. 🤷
@@yacht-responce "nobody can force to upgrade the conditions"
There are no match factories in my country anymore becayse it's too expensive. This is a video of the last match making factory in my country before it closed. ua-cam.com/video/Lt_GKGhOOBI/v-deo.html It's more profitable to move factories to low cost countries than modernizing.
I am always appalled by the total disregard for the safety of the workers in those factories.
Как много ручного труда. Люди как заключённые. Страшное производство! Людей не жалко- их миллиарды!
@@user-lh4tm3fv2z Sorry, I can't read Cirylic.
I liked the fire extinguisher on the wall. Might as well spit on the fire if that place ever goes up.
@@riverraisin1
@@riverraisin1 probably there are sprinklers. Dry, of course.
one spark and there goes the whole facility 💀
I can't even imagine the injuries that took place here
The dude cutting the logs almost lost fingers like four times in this clip.
That place must be a bloodbath.
For anyone who works in an office, staring at a computer all day, this is what *real* hard work looks like.
You should know that there are mentally and physically challenging jobs.
Impressive. The factory was established in 1975. Almost 50yrs old technology still going strong.
This technology is much older!
@@chloeuntrau4588 It does actually seem so.
I'm pretty sure there were more matches dropped on the floor in this video than I've used in my entire life, and I used to smoke. Lol
Imagine lighting up a match in there.
Fascinating👍
GREAT WORK
Designing and building all that production machinery to work efficiently is quite a feat. Fascinating, great video.
It’s just like clock work, timing and a little precision.
Muito fabuloso.Gostei da fabricação. É demais mesmo. Parabéns
SUPER
Amazing! Thanks 🙏
From tree to a match in no time. COOL
I'm surprised I didn't see them smoking cigarettes, considering there don't appear to be ANY safety measures in place.
Man, one tiny spark 💥 and it’s all over!
🔥🔥🔥
😱
That would depend where that spark is.
In reality, there are always sparks. And it usually doesnt create a fire or explosion. But at some point, it will, if it is possible to be at a point where highly flammable or explosive materials are.
I did proces tech as first study and did internships at 4 different factories. Also worked in the sector for a while. There are dangers everywhere, also in factories in the west.
But obviously not as seen here. Well, not anymore.
Ive seen plenty of accidents. Thats in NL, with high safety standards.
One spark however isnt likely to ignite anything. My first intern was actually at a bromine compound factory, mostly to make flame retardant materials (tbba and so). Went to see one factory hall with a batch reactor, where among other things, red phosphorus powder was thrown in aswell, from bags.
I noticed it on the floor, which got redder as i got nearer the reactor. I mentioned it, but it was ok they said.
The very same week, my first week, just a few days later, there was an explosion there. Someone had dropped a wrench and it had drawn spark. 2 of those guys i didnt see again in my 3 months there. They survived, but badly burnt.
There are numerous sparks where metals meet. Usually nothing happens. Untill it does. And because the chance of it igniting something is actually low, people get complacent. They think, ah well, it happend before and nothing bad happened. So its ok.
If every spark would mean a fire or explosion, things would not look the same at all. Anywhere, where burnable or explosive materials are.
That low chance is actually the bigger hazard. You literally have to show people what happens when the material and spark meet, in the right conditions, to keep their guard on.